2018 Map of Pass du Bois

About this map

The Gulf of Mexico dominates this coastal survey, where the shifting waters of the Mississippi River Delta meet the open sea. This particular area of Plaquemines Parish is defined by the ephemeral transition between land and water, featuring channels such as Pass Du Bois and Bass-La-Graisse. The map records the sparse, low-lying topography of the delta's edge, highlighting the intricate hydrology of West Bay. As a 2018 record of a dynamic landscape, the map provides a precise baseline for understanding land loss and coastal change in a region where few permanent settlements exist, but where water passages remain vital for navigation and local industry.